first ball

language: ja

definitions

  1. The initial delivery or pitch in a game, an inning, or an over in sports such as cricket or baseball.
    ja: 初球
  2. The inaugural formal social dance or ball held during a specific season or series of events.
    ja: 最初の舞踏会

examples

  1. He missed the first ball of the match.

    彼は試合の初球を空振りした。

  2. The first ball of the season was a grand affair.

    シーズン最初の舞踏会は盛大なものだった。